Houston shows its pink pride

Updated 1:47 pm, Wednesday, September 24, 2014

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Carmela Ledet

I am Pink for Carmela Ledet, a 20 year Breast Cancer Survivor! As a community outreach volunteer and the 2013 Komen-Houston Race Chair, Carmela speaks from her heart when sharing her story to others. While working, going through her treatment for breast cancer, she raised a her toddler son Jerrien. Her parents, family and close friends continue to support her work to raise funds and find a cure for Breast Cancer. It is an honor to know and celebrate Carmela as a Survivor!

We are Ana's Angels! Our team was created by Ana Barron Garcia in 2005 as her support group during her 5 year battle with inflammatory breast cancer. After Ana's passing in 2010, Ana's Angels has committed to honoring Ana, raising awareness of inflammatory breast cancer, and fundraising for organizations like Susan G. Komen and The Rose.

This is dedicated to my sister Brenda. She was diagnosed with Breast Cancer March 2013.She has under gone 2 surgeries, chemo and currently has 3 more radiation treatments to go. She has been sick with multiple side effect but not one time did she complain. She is the strongest women I know and I'm so proud of her. Her determination to fight has been so heroic. Though this journey has been very hard she has always worn that beautiful smile and has taught all of us how to truly live life. She is my best friend and we are all so very lucky to have learned so much from her. Thank you Brenda for fighting so hard. I love you more!

I am honoring our Mother, Edith Blume. She has been dealing with Breast Cancer for 16 years now and all of the affects that come with it. And as a family we have been dealing with it also. When it affects 1 it affects all. We are blessed as a family to have such a loving and kind Mom. She is the strongest person I know and love. She has dealt with so much and this horrendous disease has not stopped her. She is a rock for her family and for her friends.

This Dina Davis ringing the bell at MD Anderson after her last radiation treatment for breast cancer June 2012

This Dina Davis ringing the bell at MD Anderson after her last radiation treatment for breast cancer June 2012

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Helen Brown and Robert Henderson

My mother, Helen Brown, lost her life to this disease. I'm committed for life to continue her fight and I support finding a cure for breast cancer. She shares her picture with her brother, Robert Henderson; he's survived breast cancer twice! My mother continued working while being treated, she was very brave, she was my hero. After I moved home to Galveston to take care of her, she retired. Everyone in our family including my friends...loved Aunt Helen. I miss her.

My uncle, Robert Henderson is a 2 time breast cancer survivor! He discovered each of his his own lumps and notified his physician; I'm very proud of him. He's a very brave, loving and caring person. He enjoys educating others and shares his story; he supports finding a cure for this disease, he enjoys his life. My aunt, his children and grand children are his biggest supporters, everyone loves Uncle Robert.

My daughter-in-law Jaimie Green was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer in May 2013 at the age of 34. She is a ray of hope, faith, and sunshine in the midst of adversity. Jaimie is our Overcomer and our hero!

Myself with one of my sons. Fighting Triple Negative Inflammatory Breast Cancer is definitely a family effort!

Terry Arnold

Terry Arnold

Myself with one of my sons. Fighting Triple Negative Inflammatory Breast Cancer is definitely a family effort!

Terry Arnold

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Michelle Schwibinger

Michelle has been cancer free for 5 years.

Richard Lo Giudice

Michelle Schwibinger

Michelle has been cancer free for 5 years.

Richard Lo Giudice

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Lesa King

Celebrating my wife and her survival of 8 years with the help of MD Anderson and the prayers of many. She is a strong woman of faith and we as well as our little girl born less that one year (post-cancer) needs her.

Celebrating this wonderful strong woman that even though the road has been hard and painful she has managed to make it trough with the best attitude she is a hero to me and inspiration to many others that no matter what life throws at you everything is possible just have faith.

Breast cancer survivor 2013. Strong, brave, beautiful, that's my wife Annie. Thanks for the beautiful family you have given me.

Antonio Quintero

Aniubys Ruas

Breast cancer survivor 2013. Strong, brave, beautiful, that's my wife Annie. Thanks for the beautiful family you have given me.

Antonio Quintero

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Michelle P. Amos

Michelle was diagnosed when we were both 33 years old. Through her struggle, and ultimate victory over breast cancer, she showed me optimism to no end, tenacity, hope, strength, and so much more. She sought out support with the Young Survivors Coalition (YSC) to support other women who face what she faced. Now that my sister in law has been diagnosed at age 32, Michelle is still showing her strength, optimism, and hope with my family and is a positive role model for what cancer can do to you.

Kim Goodwin This my beautiful wife, who gracefully fought cancer and won. She continues to dance through life, and is an inspiration to many women who are fighting their own battle, as a volunteer at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Ron Goodwin

Kim Goodwin
This my beautiful wife, who gracefully fought cancer and won. She continues to dance through life, and is an inspiration to many women who are fighting their own battle, as a volunteer at M.D.

Terry Cheshire Radford I met this woman a few years ago and we instantly became best friends. Little did I know that she would be fighting this courageous battle with breast cancer 2 years later. She endured a lot through her journey such as surgery, chemo treatments, radiation treatments, fatigue, not feeling well, hospitalizations from complications from chemo treatments, etc. She never once complained! NEVER! She always held her head high and pushed through. Today, her hair is growing back, she has her energy back, and she is getting back to normal life. She is such a strong woman, mother, sister, and friend! And for that, I LOVE HER! Sonya Accardo

Terry Cheshire Radford
I met this woman a few years ago and we instantly became best friends. Little did I know that she would be fighting this courageous battle with breast cancer 2 years later. She endured

I call this lady my favorite step mom although she is my only step mom. She has battled breast cancer twice now, in both breasts, with both being different types of breast cancer. We almost lost her to ARDS during her first battle with breast cancer and she was in a coma for 2 months and had to learn to live, walk, and do everything all over again. She is currently cancer free and will live th e rest of her life with complications from her battle but she's alive!!!!!! I LOVE YOU DONNA! Sonya Accardo

Kim Powers My wife and the mother or our two sons, Ross and Mason. She is an assistant principal who scheduled her surgery during the Holidays so she would miss a minimal amount of work. Her courage during her recovery has shined like a beacon to show others stricken with Breast Cancer that there is a tomorrow. Bo Powers

Kim Powers
My wife and the mother or our two sons, Ross and Mason. She is an assistant principal who scheduled her surgery during the Holidays so she would miss a minimal amount of work. Her courage during

My mom is perhaps the strongest person I know. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, but battled through the nasty and painful chemotherapy and radiation treatments to defeat it. (Special thanks to MD Anderson and their wonderful staff!) She's the best mom/wife/sister/grandmother/aunt/role model anyone could wish for. During her battle, she earned her Master's degree from SHSU and is currently a dissertation away from her Ph.D. She was recently invited to NY to give a presentation, and on the plane a woman told her "the cancer will come back." My mom replied, "I live in faith that it won't, not in fear that it will." Love you, mom!
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Linda Hart

My mom is perhaps the strongest person I know. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, but battled through the nasty and painful chemotherapy and radiation treatments to defeat it. (Special ... more

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Diane Florke

In dedication to my Mother who is a two time survivor. To this day she continues to guide me through life's journey. She is the strongest person I know!
Chris Shwarz

Diane Florke

In dedication to my Mother who is a two time survivor. To this day she continues to guide me through life's journey. She is the strongest person I know! Chris Shwarz

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Grisel Wallace

Celebrating year 11 of cancer free living with my gorgeous wife, Grisel! Not only has she come to this country to escape a ruthless dictator, she has strived to become the successful educator many others use as a role model, loving mother and perfect partner, she has also stared down this dreadful disease while helping others cope with the same misfortune. I love you!
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Grisel Wallace

Celebrating year 11 of cancer free living with my gorgeous wife, Grisel! Not only has she come to this country to escape a ruthless dictator, she has strived to become the successful educator ... more

My grandmother's first diagnosis was a few months into her retirement years. She didn't complain. She kept going through two more recurrences! She showed such strength throughout her treatments. Through her, I have learned that you don't have to allow cancer to win. Although she left us in 2000, I never forget how she would not give up. We lost her daughter, my aunt, in the spring. She never gave up her fight against breast cancer either. So when I was diagnosed in February 2012, I felt more prepared and more educated because of their influence. I'm so thankful to my grandmother for setting the standard for fighting breast cancer in my family! Karen Cash less

In memory of Magdalene Gilliam

My grandmother's first diagnosis was a few months into her retirement years. She didn't complain. She kept going through two more recurrences! She showed such strength throughout ... more

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Shirley Cmajdalka a.k.a. Grandma

You're an inspiration to all of us! Love you, Grandma! Kyla Cmajdalka

Shirley Cmajdalka a.k.a. Grandma

You're an inspiration to all of us! Love you, Grandma! Kyla Cmajdalka

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Vivian R. Lawson

My mom is my hero. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 right at the time she buried her only son. My mom is in remission and healthy. She is an inspiration to me and gives me courage to live my life being the best mom, wife and daughter I can be. I hope to be half the woman she is; she is remarkable. Monica Gaudet